Collas Crill’s investment funds team is noted for its focus on emerging markets and managers, particularly across Central America and Asia. The practice advises on diverse strategies spanning blockchain, merger appraisal claims, and insurance contracts. Head of team Chantelle Day brings extensive experience in structuring hedge and private equity funds, guiding clients through all stages of fund formation and operation.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I appreciate their spirit of collaboration with us in delivering to our client the desired outcomes in respect of Cayman funds. Our client often requires a short turnaround time, which Collas Crill works closely with us to meet.’

  • ‘Depth of experience, hands-on, senior-level service, and regulatory fluency.’

  • ‘Chantelle Day is an astute lawyer with a balanced and pragmatic approach.'

  • 'Janeen Aljadir is a high-touch and responsive individual.’

Key clients

  • Harvest Private Wealth Thematic Fund SPC
  • New Alchemy Capital Investment Manager LLC
  • Apolis Global Credit Opportunities Fund II L.P.
  • Balchug Funds SPC
  • Knightsbridge BSA Fund Limited

Work highlights

Advised on the launch of a $400million master feeder structure with a BVI-approved manager, and transfer of assets from an SPC into the new fund structure.
Acting for a US manager investing in blockchain companies to launch a new fund.
Acting as Cayman Islands co-counsel for two $110million open-ended registered mutual funds in relation to new share classes for the founders, updates to the PPM, and corporate governance frameworks.

Practice head

Chantelle Day

Other key lawyers

Juliana Wood; Janeen Aljadir